The Anonymous Widower

The Ten Things That Annoy Me Most In This House

I’m getting increasingly annoyed with some of the features of this house.

1. The Front Door

It doesn’t shut properly in the wrong sort of weather and sometimes, I inadvertently leave it open. It also sometimes locks me out, when I say put something in the bin.

I’ve had three people come to quote to fix it, but I’ve never received a quote and it’s as bad as ever.

2. My Bathroom Cabinet

Virtually, every time I brush my teeth, I bump my head on it. In one case it did this when I got up from the toilet.

3. The Lack Of Handrails on the Staircase

I was trained in how to avoid accidents at ICI in the late 1960s and consequently, I always use handrails for safety. But I want them, in brass to match the theme of the house.  People look at me, as if I’m mad, but I’m just safety and design conscious.

4.Poor Lighting Everywhere

Where I’m typing this is dark, unless She puts the big light on and every room has some of the worst lighting I’ve ever seen. One of the problems it’s not fixed is that I can’t find any lights that satisfy me. I’ve searched all over London and there is nothing.

5. The Mixer Taps In The Kitchen

If I’m washing up in the sink and want some cold water, it’s impossible unless I run the water to get it really cold. The spout is also so low, with anything in the sink, you can’t do something simple like fill a kettle.

6. The Small Fridge In The Kitchen

The fridge is just too small.  But at least the one I bought, is better than the one that was supporting the work top, when I moved in.

7. The Lack of a Freezer In The Kitchen

I suppose I could have one if I had a small one in the fridge! But that would make the fridge smaller.

8. The Inaccessible Cupboards In The Kitchen

The idiot who designed these needs to be banned from any design or building work, for serious crimes against practicality and design.

9. The Inability to Control Temperature and Humidity

I’ve had a new control system and boiler installed and am running a big humidifier, but still the humidity won’t go anywhere near the value I want. There must be an expert somewhere, who can tell me what to do.

10. The Lack Of Lights In The Wardrobes

Try finding the right clothes in the dark.

And those ten, were just for starters!

January 1, 2014 - Posted by AnonW | World | My House